Chapter 79: The Annual Crisis Arrives! - Part 2 (Part 3)

Chapter 79: The Annual Crisis Arrives! - Part 2 (Part 3)

Dropping a resurrection coin is better than dying.

In the end, Lin Fan ran to dozens of places, and they were all quite far apart.

Over ten strands of hair.

Nearly twenty skin fragments.

After finishing, this guy returned to the sect and continued cultivating.

"If it's just about dying, then I have nothing to say."

Chapter: The Rising Moon Sect

Time passed quietly, and three months slipped away without notice. During this period, the Rising Moon Sect remained relatively calm, while the Jade Lynx Palace and the other five sects exerted their utmost efforts, scouring for medicinal ingredients and investing heavily in their development. As a result, their strength had also increased significantly.

Simultaneously, they received some intelligence reports, mostly about minor skirmishes and conflicts that had little to do with the Rising Moon Sect.

The Liu Clan, in particular, had been quietly nurturing their strength. With the help of numerous high-quality pills, their progress over the past half a year had been remarkable. However, they had not openly revealed their true capabilities and instead kept their cards close to their chest.

After nearly four months of investigation, the Chen Clan and the Jiang Clan finally confirmed the strength of the six sects and the personnel dispatched by the Liu Clan through their means.

On this day, representatives from the two clans met in secret.

"The Liu Clan is indeed generous with their resources," one of them remarked.

"No wonder we've been searching for so long. We thought they would send one or two Elders to oversee the operation, but we never expected it to be Liu Er Ye himself!"

"With him in charge, it won't be easy to crush the six sects and wipe them out of existence."

"Indeed."

"Only a Grand Elder-level figure can ensure a foolproof plan."

"One might not be enough."

"Then let's have one from each family!"

"That's a good idea, but our Chen Clan's Grand Elder is currently in secluded cultivation and will need some time."

"How long?"

"Ten days to half a month at the earliest, and two months at the latest..."

"Then let's set the date for two months from now!"

"Agreed."

The Southwest Region

In the core area of the Southwest Region, numerous first-class sects and the only holy land in the region, the Wan Xiu Sheng Di, were located. The area was vast, brimming with abundant spiritual energy, and upon first glance, countless immortal mountains and spirit peaks dotted the landscape, each adorned with various auspicious signs.

Surrounding this central region were the territories of second-rank sects and other influential forces.

The outermost layer was where third-class and lower-ranked sects resided.

However, there were exceptions.

The Liu Clan, for instance, possessed the strength of a second-rank sect.

But due to the favorable conditions in Hongwu Immortal City, they had not yet relocated.

At this moment, a full moon hung high in the night sky.

Within the Rising Moon Sect, a Supreme Elder emerged from seclusion, reading a letter from Yun Xiao Valley with curiosity.

"Yun Xiao Valley?" he asked.

"Grand Elder, Yun Xiao Valley is a newly established second-rank sect, considered one of the weakest among its peers. Their Sect Master, Yun Ruo Fu, has reached the Sixth Realm, Ninth Stage," the attending disciple promptly explained.

"Oh?"

"Reaching the Sixth Realm, Ninth Stage is indeed impressive."

The Supreme Elder, with his white hair and beard, opened the letter, "The Rising Moon Sect shows signs of resurgence?"

"Ling Jian Sect?"

"Heh."

"This Yun Ruo Fu, his heart is despicable."

"The sword cultivators of Ling Jian Sect are quick to draw their blades and engage in conflict. Although our Rising Moon Sect is not afraid, there's no need to create enmity with an old rival from a million years ago."

"Moreover, that old rival is like a flickering candle in the wind, easily extinguished. If I wanted to eliminate them, why would I wait until now?"

"Letting Ling Jian Sect annihilate them would save us the trouble. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

The disciple smiled and agreed, "Grand Elder, Yun Xiao Valley is just a small fry. Although their Sect Master has reached the Sixth Realm, Ninth Stage, they are not worth our attention."

"What matters most in the current era are geniuses and talents."

"The Golden Grand Era has arrived, and countless geniuses are emerging. The great battle is imminent..."

He sighed, "This is the most brilliant and darkest of times, a great cleansing, and a trial by fire."

"The future belongs to the new generation of geniuses. To ensure the longevity of our Rising Moon Sect, we must obtain more of these geniuses."

"Don't forget, the once-dominant Rising Moon Sect nearly lost its Dao lineage because of their arrogance and failure to nurture talents, resulting in a lack of successors. Subsequently, they almost lost their entire sect."

"We must not follow in their footsteps."

"Yes, Grand Elder."

The disciple felt a chill down his spine.

The Golden Grand Era has truly begun?

He felt his scalp tingling.

In this era, even old-timers like us might not be safe.

"You don't need to worry about that. Just write a letter informing them that we are aware of the situation. Additionally, tell them that if they have any promising talents, they can send them to our Rising Moon Sect," the Supreme Elder instructed.

"Our sect values talent above all else. The more exceptional the talent, the greater the rewards and support we can offer, even helping them reach the next realm if possible."

"Although you are just a disciple, you represent the reputation of our Rising Moon Sect. We must conduct ourselves with dignity."

"Yun Xiao Valley may be insignificant, but who knows, they might surprise us."

"In this Golden Grand Era, what matters most are geniuses and talents."

"The era of the Heaven's Pride has arrived, and countless geniuses will rise. The great battle is imminent..."

He sighed softly, feeling the weight of the times.

In this world, there's no such thing as reason!

When faced with a true 'Heaven's Pride', it's not only difficult to kill them, but they also become stronger with each strike.

If you don't finish them off this year, they might turn the tables and annihilate you in a few years.

Not only me, but even the previous generation of Heaven's Pride would suffer setbacks, being overwhelmed by the rising tide of new talents.

Hide! Unless absolutely necessary, don't leave your cultivation chamber.

...

Inside the Spirit Sword Sect's first secret realm.

Shred!

Sword Qi filled the air for three hundred miles, and the atmosphere changed as Wen Jian emerged from his cultivation.

Humming!

All the swords within a radius of a thousand miles trembled, emitting a sword's hum, as if bowing to a sovereign.

"He's out of seclusion!"

The two Guardian Daoists who were on watch duty at this place were instantly overjoyed.

"As expected of the Sword Spirit Holy Body, the moment he activates it, all swords bow in submission and reverence. Moreover, he has already comprehended Sword Intent?"

"His cultivation has also broken through, reaching the peak of the third realm, just a step away from the fourth realm."

Looking at Wen Jian's tall and straight posture, enveloped in sword Qi, the two were delighted.

"One more step, and he can become our sect's Sword Son! The position of Sword Son, vacant for hundreds of years, will finally have an heir."

"However, after succeeding the position, the challenges he will face are numerous."

"What's there to fear? We Sword Cultivators fear no challenges."

"Hmm? What?"

"He... actually intends to break through right away?"

The two were in the midst of a conversation when they suddenly discovered that Wen Jian, the Sword Spirit Holy Body, had calmly sat down in a cross-legged position after coming out of seclusion, entering a state of cultivation.

Three days later, Wen Jian broke through and became a Cavern Realm Cultivator.

On the same day, the Spirit Sword Sect's Sect Leader issued an order that echoed throughout the entire sect, bestowing the title of Sword Son upon Wen Jian.

Upon hearing this news, many of the Spirit Sword Sect's contemporary geniuses were discontent.

Subsequently, conflicts erupted within the Spirit Sword Sect.

Numerous contemporary geniuses challenged Wen Jian!

Even those senior disciples who had entered the sect a hundred years earlier, as long as they suppressed their cultivation base, were allowed to challenge Wen Jian on stage.

Of course, it was only a superficial fairness.

After all, having been in the sect for so many years, their vision, experience, and the sword arts they had learned were far superior to Wen Jian's.

However, the upper echelons of the Spirit Sword Sect allowed Wen Jian to handle the situation himself.

As the Sword Son, it was their acknowledgment of his talent as the best of the contemporary era. If he couldn't even dare to accept internal challenges or compete with those of the same cultivation level, how could he gain the respect of others?

Nevertheless, they still allowed Wen Jian to take it step by step, accepting a challenge every three days, and he could secure his position.

Sword Cultivators don't forge their path behind closed doors; they hone their skills through the swords in their hands!

Wen Jian, however, was confident and smiled.

"As many as you want, I'll take them all!"

He actually didn't plan to rest, accepting a challenge every three days without stopping until there were no more opponents!

"Sword Son, reconsider!"

The two close Guardian Daoists were shocked and quickly tried to dissuade him.

But to no avail.

Subsequently, the challenges began.

Nearly half a month of intense battles later, the Sword Son emerged victorious!

Among contemporary disciples of the same cultivation level, none could question his dominance!

After such a display of strength, no contemporary disciple dared to doubt him, and he firmly established his position as the Sword Son.

Thereafter, in his excitement, he couldn't help but think of his mentor, so he inquired about any news from the Eight Swords Sect.

Soon after, he learned that the Eight Swords Sect had been destroyed.

"..."

"The Eight Swords Sect was destroyed?"

"Not a single survivor, my mentor..."

Wen Jian was deeply grieved and immediately learned that the culprit had not been identified and was awaiting his investigation. He also learned that the Moonseizer Sect was expecting him to 'defeat' them, and his motivation surged.

"I'll stabilize for a while!"

He took a deep breath: "Half a month of battles, greatly beneficial."

"After I come out of seclusion, defeat that Xiao Ling'er, and the Moonseizer Sect... will be destroyed."

"..."

...

Within the Cloudsoaring Valley.

Yun Ru Fu received news from the Moonseizer Sect and was startled. He quickly opened the message and carefully read it.

"We are already aware of the situation in the Moonseizer Sect, and you don't need to worry about Cloudsoaring Valley.

If there are any Heaven-gifted talents in the future, send them to the Bright Moon Sect, and it will be a great contribution."

"..."

These two short sentences made Yun Ru Fu furious.

"Damn it!"

"The Bright Moon Sect, a top-tier first-class sect, is allowing the Moonseizer Sect to rise from the ashes?"

"Are they afraid of the Spirit Sword Sect?"

"Damn it!"

He cursed.

Damn it, they want a Heaven-gifted talent? Even if I don't have one, I won't give it to you!

Bastards!

If I weren't afraid of you, I'd show you what 'I don't eat beef' means.

"The Moonseizer Sect..."

"There will be an opportunity sooner or later!"

...

"Soon, just half a month left."

Lin Fan calculated the days, and there was only half a month remaining until the day when the annual crisis would arrive.

"It's like a birthday present, but I don't want it."

During this time, the Moonseizer Sect had been relatively peaceful.

Everyone was diligently cultivating, and their strength increased significantly!

However, as everyone's cultivation level increased, the speed of improvement slowed down, but fortunately, the enhancement of their combat power was very evident. Although the advancement in cultivation levels was slower, it never stopped progressing.

At the same time, Lin Fan was also closely monitoring various sources of information...

He wanted to take the initiative to strike.

But there was no way, as this thing couldn't be calculated, and he didn't know where the crisis would come from or how it would start. He could only prepare as much as possible and adapt to changing circumstances.

It was very passive.

Fortunately, seeing everyone's strength becoming more formidable, Lin Fan was no longer as worried as before.

"In just a short year, the Moonseizer Sect's strength has increased by at least a hundredfold."

"In terms of combat power, it's probably increased by a thousandfold."

"Such an operation, even in a game, would be considered commendable, right? If it's not, then that's truly absurd.

"This scoundrel pondered, feeling that the only variable should be Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang, the two main characters of the story.

After all, they have the title of Newbie Village Destroyer...

But it's not that coincidental, right? Just as their once-a-year crisis overlaps?

As he pondered, Liu Xun contacted Lin Fan.

"Brother Lin, the Chen and Jiang families have been acting strangely these days. We've discovered unusual movements among their personnel, and they've also invited our Liu Clan's strong cultivators to explore a secret realm together in half a month."

"After careful consideration, the Liu Clan's elders have determined that this is not a trap set by our clan. Instead, it seems like..."

Lin Fan's heart stirred.

Is the crisis here?!

"Are they targeting us?"

"Not necessarily. After all, they wouldn't dare go against the wishes of the Spirit Sword Sect. But when things are out of the ordinary, there's bound to be a reason."

Liu Xun was a bit worried: "Why don't you hide in the city first?"

After a brief moment of thought, Lin Fan declined.

Although Hongwu Immortal City seems safe, saying that no one is allowed to take action, it's still just a restriction for ordinary cultivators.

Rules have never been able to constrain the strong.

Running to Hongwu Immortal City might escalate the crisis, making it even more dangerous. It would be harder to escape later! After all, those who dare to cause trouble and take action in Hongwu Immortal City are definitely not weak! It could also be that someone has their eyes on Xiao Ling'er and her Unusual Flame, framing her with a false charge and arresting her... That would be a situation where even escaping would be impossible.

With a charge, even the Spirit Sword Sect might not be able to say anything.

Therefore, at this critical juncture, going to Hongwu Immortal City is out of the question.

"So... that's fine."

"But with Second Uncle there, you guys be careful. There shouldn't be any major changes, it's not that we don't want to send more strong cultivators, but this secret realm that the Chen family is offering is too attractive..."

"I understand."

"I fully understand."

After a brief chat, Liu Xun had some matters to attend to.

Lin Fan, however, fell into deep thought.

"The Chen and Jiang families?"

"The crisis must be related to these two families."

"But for their experts to enter the secret realm, if it's really them, just holding back our Liu Clan's experts will require a lot of people. As for the rest..."

"We'll hold on even if we can't!"

He had no retreat.

Time passed.

The days leading up to Lin Fan's one-year anniversary of his arrival were drawing closer.

The Moonseizing Sect, on the other hand, became increasingly calm.

Even within the Jade Lynx Palace and the other five sects, there was an unusual tranquility.

They were all focusing on their development, almost selling off their assets to acquire various medicinal ingredients and exchange them for pills.

Their strength increased significantly!

Although they became a bit poorer, their enhanced strength allowed them to do more and earn more, with more efficient ways to make money. Therefore, they didn't see any problem with this.

They only regretted having too little foundation. Otherwise~~~

Wang Yulin even considered selling his Life-bound Divinity weapon to fund his eldest son's cultivation.

Suddenly, that day finally arrived.

At the break of dawn, Wang Yulin was cultivating, but he suddenly felt an unusual restlessness in his heart, unable to calm down. This feeling made him extremely anxious.

"How could this be?!"

"It's been so many years, and I've never felt this way before. Could it be?!?!"

He immediately extended his divine sense to every corner of the mountain gate, but he couldn't detect any problems. This not only failed to alleviate his anxiety but also made him more apprehensive.

"No, something's wrong!"

Cultivators go against the heavens, and their focus is on seeking good fortune and avoiding calamity.

When one cultivates to a certain level, their spiritual senses become sharp, allowing them to perceive danger.

This was a major disaster!

"Not good!"

Without hesitation, he took out a Communication Jade Talisman and contacted the other six sect leaders of the alliance.

"Fellow Daoists, a major calamity is upon us! Please come to our aid quickly!"

However, the responses he received made his expression change drastically.

Chen Bixuan: "What? Palace Master Wang, you have this feeling too?"

Zhang Wendao: "What? Could it be that you all...?!"

Immediately, the leaders of the Purple Lotus Cave, Blood Blade Sect, and Crimson Flame Sect all expressed that they also had a premonition, expecting a great disaster.

"!!!"

"It seems that the entire alliance is being targeted." Wang Yulin's expression changed.

"Damn it."

"This is indeed a major disaster."

He didn't have time to think further and immediately contacted Wang Teng through divine sense, telling him to escape quickly.

"Escape?!"

"Why escape?"

"A major disaster?"

"Son, don't worry. In front of me, all calamities will turn into blessings!"

"Hmm?!"

"Someone is invading the mountain!"

Boom!

Before they could argue further, a terrifying rumbling sound erupted, and the Sect Protection Formation shattered instantly. A powerful aura swept over, causing countless Jade Lynx Palace disciples to faint, and even the Fourth Realm Elders felt immense pressure, struggling to move.

Only the Fifth Realm and above cultivators could move freely, but they too were limited by the pressure, only able to exert seven or eight-tenths of their strength.

"Not good!"

"Run!"

Wang Yulin was surprised and teleported to the sky.

Flash!

Several figures appeared, and all the Fifth Realm Elders of the Jade Lynx Palace emerged, looking up at the sky.

"Oh?"

"The Jade Lynx Palace has seven Fifth Realm cultivators? This doesn't match the intelligence we have. It seems the intelligence department will be punished."

"But..."

"The result won't change."

"Destroy."

In the sky, a figure clad in golden armor appeared and unleashed a palm strike.

Boom!!!

The golden light filled the sky, and the massive palm print was still clearly visible even from a thousand miles away, causing countless people to hold their breath.

"Sixth Realm!"

The Jade Lynx Palace sect leaders gritted their teeth. Among them, three had broken through to the Fifth Realm by using their assets to exchange for pills. They had thought that after entering the Fifth Realm, they would have the freedom to roam the heavens. But they never expected that this was just the beginning, and death was already upon them.

"Run!!!

Wang Yulin roared and summoned his Life-bound Divinity weapon, defending with all his might.

Wang Teng's eyes widened: "Father!!!"

At the same time...

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

From the Phantom Spirit Valley, Five Thunder Sect, Purple Lotus Cave, Blood Blade Sect, and Crimson Flame Sect, terrifying offensives erupted, all led by Sixth Realm experts.

For a third-class sect like theirs, which was already at the middle to lower end of the spectrum, this was a desperate situation.

In the main peak of the Moonseizing Sect, Lin Fan and the others gathered, their faces all extremely solemn.

The surrounding scene was too terrifying.

It was as if the heavens were punishing the world!

It seemed like the gods in the sky were angry and wanted to destroy everything.

But the Moonseizing Sect was not within the attack range.

Suddenly, Liu Er appeared, his eyes cold: "It's the Chen and Jiang families, I see. Their target is actually these six sects?"

"This is to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, to shake the tiger."

In an instant, he understood the thoughts of the Chen and Jiang families and secretly thought it was a mistake.

The idea was different!

The Liu family knew that this alliance had nothing to do with their family and was something that Lin Fan had come up with.

So, they didn't think about it.

But these two families didn't know, they still thought it was their family's doing, thinking that their family was taking action.

Although they didn't know what their family was doing, they just wanted to cause trouble.

Liu Er spoke quickly: "The distance is too far, and they're attacking at the same time. I can only protect one sect at most. Sect Master Lin, which one should I protect?"

Before he finished speaking, the Moonseizing Sect's broken Protection Formation suddenly reappeared, and its strength was even greater!

"Hmm? There's a follow-up move?"

Liu Er was surprised.

The six terrifying attacks hit the formation, and it shattered, but the attack was also neutralized.

For a moment, the six sects, the Chen and Jiang families, and most of the people in the Moonseizing Sect were stunned.

Lin Fan, however, was not surprised.

He had talked to Fan Jianqiang before.

This person was very steady, but also very wealthy.

He didn't take resources from the sect because he didn't need to, and he even had extra resources.

These formations were made by Fan Jianqiang's hands.

The reason for setting up the formations was that if there was any danger, they could gain some time to escape.

It was like being chased by a tiger; you didn't need to run faster than the tiger, just faster than your companions.

If your companions could hold on for a while, that would be even more secure.

The formations were set up by Fan Jianqiang's hands.

But even Fan Jianqiang himself didn't think it would be used so soon.

"Ah!"

"Master, elders, let's escape?"

Fan Jianqiang immediately asked to retreat.

But at this moment, no one paid attention to him.

Liu Er said, "With this obstruction, I can save four sects."

Liu Er burst into the air, and the mysterious fluctuations gathered at his fingertips, borrowing the power of heaven and earth.

He then pierced the sky and attacked the three Sixth Realm strongholds.

The Fifth Essence Condensation Realm could comprehend the Dao, and the Sixth Destiny Realm could borrow the power of heaven and earth.

The four great Sixth Realm strongholds joined forces, and the scene was terrifying.

Liu Er was surrounded, but he was not afraid.

The two Sixth Realm strongholds discovered Lin Fan's intentions and tried to destroy the Teleportation Array.

But Lin Fan and the five elders suddenly rose up and used their bodies to block the attack, scaring the two strongholds.

The two Sixth Realm strongholds were furious, but they could only watch as the people from the two sects escaped through the Teleportation Array.

Then, Lin Fan and the others went to the Jade Lynx Palace and protected its people as they retreated to the Moonseizing Sect.

Wang Yulin was still alive but had been beaten badly.

Lin Fan took him back as well.

The battle situation changed, and the two families' Sixth Realm strongholds surrounded Liu Er.

Just as Liu Er was about to be defeated, a terrifying sword light cut through the sky.

(End of Chapter)

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